Christmas Concert
Congratulations to the whole school community for being a part of our fantastic school concert last night. After weeks of practice and rehearsals, I was truly amazed by the wonderfully entertaining show put on by the students. The weather played its part providing a comfortable night which complimented the enthusiasm and excitement of the students.
I thank all the parents and friends of the school community who were able to attend and support the students in the school and to assist in organising the correct costumes for their performances. I am also truly grateful to all the organising staff who ensured the concert ran smoothly and enabled all students to participate in the performances.
During the evening, ‘End of Year’ awards were presented to students across all classrooms in the school, as well as the Graduating class awards. Congratulations and well done to all students who did receive an award, as they were all thoroughly deserved.
Water Fun Day
Last night it was announced that Melros was the winning faction for the year and have earned the privilege of engaging in a water slide fun day next Monday, 5 December. Well done to Melros and all other factions for their efforts throughout the year striving to achieve this coveted reward.
Because of this special treat, all students in Melros are to wear their House Faction sports uniform to school and to bring their bathers, a towel and a rash vest so they can enjoy the slide.
2023 Student Leaders
During the Christmas concert last night, the 2023 Year 6 student leaders were announced. Over the past few weeks, over 40 current Year 5 students nominated to fulfill these positions and all are to be congratulated for their courage and efforts in pursuing a leadership role in 2023. Congratulations goes to the following students who have been successful in attaining a Leadership position in 2023:
Head Girl: Mia Boetigger
Head Boy: Jesse Spencer
Student Councillors: Darcy Brown Riley Blair
Tahlia Hart Ben Divine
Kaelahni Kenny-Levick Darcy Earl
Alice Mather Flynn Hearne
Violet Mondello Jackson McCullough
House Captains: Bouvard
Rose Wosniuk Arlo Caine
Florida
Chloe Butler Alex Merks
Melros
Amberlee Banfield Sam Doyle
Wannanup
Paige Cross Charlie Ellis
Inter House Beach Carnival
Tomorrow, Friday 2 December, is the Inter House Beach Carnival for all students in Pre Primary to Year 5. This is going to be a fantastic day, with the weather looking very favourable and warm. Parents can assist by ensuring that your child/children come to school already wearing sunscreen. Parents are invited to come and watch the carnival, with the class times scheduled as follows:
· 9:15am – 10:45am: Pre Primary & Year 1
· 11:15am – 12:45pm: Year 2 & Year 3
· 1:15pm – 2:45pm: Year 4 & Year 5
Parents, please make sure if you are taking your child/children home directly from the beach that you sign them out with your child’s/children’s class teacher, before departing.
MCC Transition Day
We wish our Year 6 students travelling to Mandurah Catholic College tomorrow, Friday 2 December, for their transition day the very best and hope they enjoy the experience.
Year 6 Graduation Celebration
Next Wednesday 7 December, our Year 6 students will be engaging in their Graduation events, to celebrate the end of their journey at St Damien’s School. The event schedule is as follows:
· 9:00am: Graduation Mass
· 10:30am: Morning Tea
· 11:30am-1:30pm: Graduation Lunch (Dawesville Estuary Foreshore)
We know this is an exciting time for students and I hope they can enjoy the significance of the achievement in graduating from Year 6.
Kindy Graduation
Next Tuesday 6 December, we will be holding the Kindy Graduation ceremony, beginning at 12:30pm, in the hall. The Kindy students have had a fantastic year and this will be a great way to acknowledge all of the wonderful achievements they have made.
Colour Run
Next Tuesday 6 December, the P&F have organised a ‘Colour Run’ event for our students to participate in. This is a fun event and all students are invited to participate, if they wish to do so.
The run times for class groups are as follows:
· 2:00pm: Kindy – Year 2
· 2:30pm: Years 3 to 6
For more information regarding the ‘Colour Run’, please see the P&F flyer recently sent out.
Please be mindful, students who catch the bus after school will be required to get changed out of their ‘Colour-Run’ clothes before being permitted to ride on the bus. We also thank Mandurah Mazda for sponsoring this event.
Morning Assemblies
There is no assembly on tomorrow morning, Friday 2 December, due to the Inter-House Beach carnival taking place. Our final House assembly will take place next Friday 9 December, beginning at 8:45am, where all remaining ‘Wicked Work’, ‘Rising Star’ and other certificates will be awarded. This assembly will take place with all students in the hall.
Last Day Assembly
School concludes for students at 3:00pm next Friday 9 December. Following tradition, there will be a final assembly, where we farewell the graduating Year 6 students. This assembly will begin at 2:00pm in the hall and all parents and friends of the school are welcome to attend.
God Bless,
Daniel Gooch
Principal
